GE Appliances is looking for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Electronics to advance Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) and Wire Harness quality systems within their global supply base. This role will partner across teams and suppliers to drive product quality, supplier development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- 3 years of Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality experience.
- 3 years of Wire Harness or PCBA related experience.
- Ability to understand electrical and mechanical functions of a variety of EMD components and their role within product systems.
- Strong background in applying statistical tools for process and product development and control (e.g., Gage R&R, Process Capability, Control Plans, SPC, PFMEA, DOE).
- Skilled in reading and interpreting prints, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Experienced with problem-solving tools and techniques (e.g., 8-D, 5 Whys, 7 Ways, DOE, eCAR, Fishbone, Pareto, Six Sigma, First Piece, PPAP).
- Experienced with Wire Harness testing and measurement methods.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of quality engineering and project management for suppliers of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA), Electronic Components, and Wire Harness assemblies.
- Apply technical expertise in commodity design and manufacturing equipment to collaborate with suppliers on optimal product designs and manufacturing processes.
- Partner with Technology to initiate and lead the 9-step process, using Lean/Six Sigma tools to address issues in NPI and C changes.
- Conduct Critical Part Risk Reviews focused on system performance, reliability, and quality.
- Collaborate with PCBA/Wire Harness suppliers, OEMs, and manufacturing sites to improve electronics initiatives for the business.
- Identify new PCBA/Wire Harness processes, tools, and industry contacts, including new suppliers and technologies, to advance capabilities.
- Drive supplier quality improvement using tools such as the Supplier Composite Scorecard and other data-driven methods.
Other
- Engineering or Technical (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) degree.
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to influence and drive change within a matrixed organization.
- Proven ability to independently develop and execute complex project plans globally and domestically.
